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danton

/ˈdæntən/
Dan · ton
Past Simple:dantoned
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Past Participle:dantoned
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Present Participle:dantoning
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danton Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

Georges Jacques Danton (1759–1794), a leading figure in the early stages of the French Revolution and the first president of the Committee of Public Safety.

Example

"Historians often contrast the fiery, pragmatic oratory of Danton with the rigid ideological purism of Robespierre."

• verb

1

Scottish To subdue, intimidate, or daunt; to overcome by fear.

Example

"The harsh winter gale could not danton the experienced Highland shepherds."

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• Rhymes for danton

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

As a Scottish verb meaning to subdue or intimidate, it is a variant of 'daunton', derived from Middle English 'daunten' (to daunt), from Old French 'danter', and ultimately from Latin 'domitare' (to tame).

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Danton. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/danton
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